Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

It's not just homeowners who are hurting because of a tough real estate market -- downtown office buildings are feeling the pinch, too. Kris Kridel joins us with the details, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Politics

News Analysis: Race for Governor

Now that State Senator Kirk Dillard has conceded to State Senator Bill Brady, the Republican ticket for the general election is set. Carol Marin breaks down the race for governor.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines; U.S. Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias' family bank is on the brink of collapse; Chicago's longstanding hand gun ban is facing a Supreme Court challenge; the University of Illinois is considering hiking their tuition 20%; Chicago ministers are throwing their support behind another Walmart; and Bulls players are battling the injury bug.

Guests:

• Paul Meincke - ABC 7 News
• Stephanie Banchero - Chicago Tribune
• Monee Fields-White - Crain's Chicago Business
• Fred Mitchell - Chicago Tribune

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Viewer Mail

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Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What glamorous blonde movie star from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s shares her name with two South side Chicago streets? We get the answer in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• McCormick Row House District
• Constance Bennett--IMDB.com

Arts & Entertainment

Punch Brothers

When mandolin superstar Chris Thile needed a banjo player for his latest band, Punch Brothers, he chose Skokie native Noam Pikelny. We go behind the scenes at a Punch Brothers rehearsal.

• Punch Brothers at Old Town School of Folk Music

Arts & Entertainment

The Manny Diaries

What do you do if your toddler swallows the light bulb from a flashlight? Actor/comedian Bob Wiltfong answers that question in his new one-man show, The Manny Diaries. We get other tips when he joins us in the studio.

• The Manny Diaries at Gorilla Tango Theatre

Politics

Anita Alvarez

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez joins us to discuss her efforts to fight human trafficking.

Politics

Gery Chico

The City Colleges of Chicago need to be reinvented. That is what Mayor Daley has told his newly appointed City Colleges Board Chairman, Gery Chico. Eddie Arruza talks to Chico about the challenges of turning around the seven financially strapped schools.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

We have a special performance from members of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, including Chicago's trumpet master Orbert Davis.

• Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: From Ella to Mandela